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Nothing too much. Just enjoyed a nice Long walk around the lake. And it is supposingly the highlight of Hangzhou. The hotel was telling us that the time of our visit is low season, but even then, it was quite crowded. Must be difficult to...More

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I have a short visit of Xihu by boat. Seating on the boat you can see Leifeng tower and then visit the big island of this lake. The island's architect is quite unique, oriental style and it's really beautiful place to take photograph.

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Ask Taikaivietnam about West Lake (Xi Hu)

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Xihu lake will always remain a beautiful scenic area no matter what happens is very well maintained and at night time so peaceful to have a walk around , definitely not need to miss it if u are in China!

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Ask Sunshine Z about West Lake (Xi Hu)

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West Lake is the most famous tourist destination in Hangzhou. It attracts millions of visitors a year. Unfortunately, when I was there, it was misty or outright raining.
I recommend walking all the way around the lake if the weather is nice. An alternative is...More

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Ask Grantds about West Lake (Xi Hu)

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This lake is in the City I reside in, there are many different areas to walk around and see. If you like walking up hill or Chinese style mountain climbing you can go see the Baochu pagoda and have a great view from certain parts...More

Ask Quivox92 about West Lake (Xi Hu)

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West Lake 2017 was vastly different from what I saw in 2003. Cleaner, prettier, people were friendlier, sky was bluer, and all in all our Hangzhou visit was a reflection of how fast China has been growing!
For the naysayers, they should take a high...More

Ask yslomd about West Lake (Xi Hu)

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Beautiful lake, a must visit destination! We walked around the entire lake, I can only imagine what it would look like in the Spring with the plum blossoms and willow trees by the lake and the lotus in the Summer, but we got to see...More

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Ask QinQin M about West Lake (Xi Hu)

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Certainly, Hangzhou is better. Suzhou is well-known for artificial gardens, but if you visit one, the rest look rather similar. While Hangzhou has more variety in scenery, including but not limited to artificial gardens... More

Certainly, Hangzhou is better. Suzhou is well-known for artificial gardens, but if you visit one, the rest look rather similar. While Hangzhou has more variety in scenery, including but not limited to artificial gardens, natural parks, lakes, rivers, tea plantation, etc.

The Music Fountain Show is at the Lakeside Third Park Dock, West Lake. The fountain area is 126 meters long, erupting into life twice in the day and four times in the early evening.
Begins: 10:00 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:00... More

The Music Fountain Show is at the Lakeside Third Park Dock, West Lake. The fountain area is 126 meters long, erupting into life twice in the day and four times in the early evening.
Begins: 10:00 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:00 pm
Lasting: 15 minutes in daytime, 10 minutes at night

Yes you can hire a boat. Big tourist boats take you to fairy island (highly recommended). There are also little boats that you can rent out with a man that will steer it for you and take you where you want to go. It's more... More

Yes you can hire a boat. Big tourist boats take you to fairy island (highly recommended). There are also little boats that you can rent out with a man that will steer it for you and take you where you want to go. It's more expensive. These guys don't speak English (mostly). For kayaking, go to Xixi wetland park closeby. If you visit during the dragon boat festival you will see lots of beautiful boats and kayaking teams competing in an annual dragon boat race.